Sixers Science aims to demystify basketball research and help connect NBA fans to the world of data analytics and NBA strategy. We devise investigative studies that seek answers to the NBA’s most pressing questions through the lens of the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Sixers Science team unveils a newly developed metric with the namesake of an all-timer, using it to compare Ben Simmons' projections with NBA greats. Also discussed: Markelle Fultz' free throws & reactions to Joel Embiid vs. the Nets

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #8: Best Lineup Challenge

For the first time, the entire Sixers Science crew joins the podcast to discuss which lineup they think will have the largest net positive rating, and who will finish out games. We will keep track of each person's lineup throughout the year, and surely keep you informed on who's the leader of the pack.

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #7: Stats Guru's New Metric

NBA Statistics Guru Jacob Goldstein explains the shooting efficiency metric he developed, called Efficere. We look at Sixers past and present, and a couple of the NBA's star players.

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #6: Beat Writer Tom Moore

On Episode #6, we had the privilege of talking with Sixers beat writer Tom Moore, who's covered the team for almost three decades. We discuss topics ranging from Joel Embiid's health to Ben Simmons shoot, while also getting the inside scoop on the organization's expectations for the upcoming season.

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #5: The Big Men (Part 2)

​The Sixers Science team tackles the backup big-men situation behind Joel Embiid. We talk about the development of Richaun Holmes, how Amir Johnson can contribute, if Jahlil Okafor will see the court, and discuss the dear departed Nerlens Noel. ​

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #5: The Big Men (Part 1)

​The Sixers Science team tackles the backup big-men situation behind Joel Embiid. We talk about the development of Richaun Holmes, how Amir Johnson can contribute, if Jahlil Okafor will see the court, and discuss the dear departed Nerlens Noel.

Sixers Science​ Podcast Episode #4: Special Guest Dean Oliver

We had the privilege of hosting Dean Oliver, one of the pioneers of basketball analytics. Dean gave us the inside scoop on some of the most pressing issues in basketball analytics today, including the process of incorporating data analysis into your game plan, the most common statistical pitfalls, the Celtics future, and the evolution of small-ball lineup.

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #3: The Kyrie/IT Trade

​In this episode, the Sixers Science Team breaks down the Cavaliers/Celtics trade, analyzing who won, and the implications of the trade for this year and beyond. (Better than The Ringer reaction pod)

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #2: Salary Cap 101

​In this episode, we bring on NBA Salary Cap Guru Jeff Siegel to dive into the Sixers cap situation. We also break down various defensive metrics, showing which statistics have utilityand which have major pitfalls. Last, we talk about Robert Covington's as an outside-shooter.

Sixers Science Podcast Episode #1: Season Predictions

In Episode #1, we talk about offensive sets the Sixers could install next season, Markelle Fultz's true-shooting percentage,​ and do a segment where we use various tools to predict how many wins the Sixers could have.